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DEKRA Tests Praise Goodyear EfficientGrip Cargo
technologically advanced commercial vehicle wheel alignment system available on the market today,” comments Chris Ivory, product manager, Pro-Align. “The culmination of this work is the approval by Mercedes-Benz for use of the aligner in all of its dealer workshops.”
For full compliance with Mercedes- Benz procedures, the Hunter aligner is capable of measuring wheel alignment angles relative to the vehicle’s chassis centre line, using the frame reference mode, as well as to the thrustline of the rear axle, using the axle reference mode.
The wireless system requires users to attach sensors to six of the vehicle’s wheels. Jacking of the vehicle is not required as the important rolling compensation is carried out in one
short roll of the vehicle, which can be assisted with Hunter’s unique EasiPush.
Live readings are transmitted from the sensors to the system console with results presented in a clear, easy to understand printable format or electronically by email and online via HunterNet.
The new aligner is suitable for workshops that do not benefit from level alignment bays. The system’s floor slope mapping and memorising capability allows individual work bays to be mapped and memorised. This means that the aligner can be moved regularly between multiple bays and deliver accurate and precise measurements without the hassle or use of additional measuring devices to compensate readings.
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Independent tests by auditing body DEKRA comparing Goodyear’s new light truck tyres’ mileage capabilities against two of its rivals show that the Goodyear EfficientGrip Cargo outperforms the others by an average of 21,475km.
improvements to previous tyre compounds for increased wear resistance on abrasive surfaces. They also enhanced tyre construction with a higher volume of rubber, to optimise solid rib stiffness, contributing to increased tyre life, as well as providing
improvements in handling. Martijn de Jonge, Brand Director Consumer PBU EMEA at Goodyear, said: “Delivering such impressive results in DEKRA tests proves the dedication of our Goodyear engineers. As a result of their
commitment, we were able to create Extra Mile Technology, not only improving the tyres’ mileage, but also enhancing their performance on wet roads, durability and total cost of ownership.”
Visual Comparison of the results from the tests performed by DEKRA.
The Efficient Grip Cargo.
The tests were performed on the driven front axle, and Goodyear’s new light truck tyres’ were compared against the average performance of two competitors in the light truck segment. The tests were realised by DEKRA between July and October 2016 on a Renault Master at
Mireval Proving Grounds in France
on a 215/65 R16C 109/107T size tyre. The all new EfficientGrip Cargo has an improved fuel economy, which, when combined with extra tyre life, could offer fleet operators significant savings. To create the EfficientGrip Cargo, Goodyear engineers made technical
DSV Acquires Exclusive Distributor Rights for Westlake Tyres in Scandinavia
DSV have acquired Exclusive Distributor Rights for Westlake Tyres in Scandinavia.
Mercedes-Benz Approves Hunter Commercial Vehicle Alignment System
DSV has come to an agreement with ZC Rubber Group Co. Ltd. and Pneuhage Company Group for the exclusive distributor rights to sell Westlake tyres in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland.
DSV has been using Westlake tyres in its operational fleet since 2012 and has been extremely satisfied with the performance of the tyres. Based on that experience and in close cooperation with Pneuhage, DSV and ZC Rubber have now officially signed an exclusive distributorship contract for Scandinavia. This will allow DSV to offer Westlake tyres to all contracted hauliers as well as to the commercial vehicle market.
DSV will distribute a range of tyres suitable for trucks and trailers for the commercial vehicle market. These will be available subject to stock at DSV’s workshops in Horsens (DK), Uusikaupunki (FI), Gothenburg and Landskrona (SE). Special tyres will be available on request and can be delivered within 72 hours.
Flemming Steiness, Deputy Equipment Manager, comments: “This is a great achievement in further commercialising the relationship between DSV and ZC Rubber. Based on our extensive tests and the past good experiences with Westlake tyres, we have also decided to fit our new trailers with Westlake tyres.”
Meanwhile, Westlake has also officially approved the use of Ultra- Seal in combination with its tyres. Ultra-Seal is a preventative tyre sealant liquid invented to protect tyres from leaks, punctures and blowouts. It seals most punctures as they happen, ensures heat reduction, extends tyre life by keeping the air pressure in the tyre, minimises tyre wear and reduces fuel consumption. Ultra-Seal is environmentally friendly and provides the driver with an extra safety factor.
Having recently extended its approval requirements for its workshop alignment equipment, Mercedes- Benz has given its seal of approval to the latest Hunter three axle commercial vehicle alignment system (HTA-MBHD).
Available exclusively in the UK through wheel alignment specialist Pro-Align, the system is the first wheel aligner available capable of providing live alignment readings on
three axles simultaneously, reducing the time needed to conduct an alignment check. Indeed, such is the nature of the aligner that it can be used on all Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles including trucks, buses, trailers and vans, including those with multiple steering axles.
“Hunter has been working closely with Mercedes-Benz over a number of months to produce the most
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